Maternal and child health

Frankston Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service is transitioning back to normal operations after the temporary prioritisation of services across metropolitan Melbourne.
We will be in touch to arrange your next appointment, although please contact 9784 1756 if you have urgent concerns. For information on Council's child safety statement of commitment please visit the Child Safety page.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our healthcare workforce, including staff furloughs due to positive cases or isolation requirements. This means some MCH services may not be able to deliver the full range of services and consultations at times and will need to prioritise care during these periods. There are a range of alternative supports available, which are outlined in the below information.
Information for parents with infants and young children(PDF, 575KB)
More information about MCH Services can be found at: Better Health
COVID Information
Clients will be screened for COVID-19 in line with government requirements.
Please visit the Department of Health (DH) website for more information.
Maternal and Child Health Services
Frankston City's Maternal and Child Health Service promotes the health and wellbeing of children from birth to 6 years of age. Our qualified Maternal and Child Health practitioners provide screening, advice and support on your child’s growth, development and health needs, including:
- Safe sleeping
- Breastfeeding
- Nutrition
- Safety
- Oral health
- Immunisation advice
- Vision screening
More detailed information on these services can be found a the bottom of this page under 'Services Available'.
Maternal and Child Health Framework
The hospital send us your baby’s birth notice and then we contact you to arrange your first home visit with the MCH Service.
There are 10 Key Ages & Stages visits:
Home Visit 8 months
2 weeks 12 months
4 weeks 18 months
8 weeks 2 years
4 months 3½ years
Bookings and Information
Central booking: 9784 1756
Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm
For after hours support call the 24hr MCH Line: 13 22 29
In an emergency, call 000
Find your closest Maternal and Child Health Centre
There are 13 Maternal and Child Health centres within Frankston City:
Carrum Downs
Banyan Fields Child and Family Centre
Map and Directions
90A Cadles Road
Carrum Downs
Botany Park Maternal and Child Health
Map and Directions
53 Lyrebird Drive
Carrum Downs
Rowellyn Maternal and Child Health Centre
Carrum Downs
Bookings and Information
Central booking: 9784 1756
Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm
For afterhours support call the 24hr MCH Line: 13 22 29
In an emergency, call 000
Frankston
Baden Powell Maternal and Child Health
Map and Directions
Corner Humphries Road and Baden Powell Drive
Frankston South
Joy St Maternal and Child Health
Map and Directions
15 Joy Street
Frankston
Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre
Map and Directions
103 Ashleigh Ave
Frankston
Lakewood Maternal and Child Health
Map and Directions
107-109 Raphael Cresent
Frankston
Montague Park Maternal and Child Health
Map and Directions
Bentley Place
Frankston
Bookings and Information
Central booking: 9784 1756
Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm
For afterhours support call the 24hr MCH Line: 13 22 29
In an emergency, call 000
Frankston North
Mahogany Rise Maternal and Child Health
Frankston North
Bookings and Information
Central booking: 9784 1756
Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm
For afterhours support call the 24hr MCH Line: 13 22 29
In an emergency, call 000
Langwarrin
Langwarrin Maternal and Child Health
Map and Directions
6 Allen Cres
Langwarrin
Langwarrin Park Maternal and Child Health
Map and Directions
29 Northgateway
Langwarrin
Bookings and Information
Central booking: 9784 1756
Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm
For afterhours support call the 24hr MCH Line: 13 22 29
In an emergency, call 000
Seaford
Belvedere Park Maternal and Child Health
Map and Directions
1 Moomba Avenue
Seaford
Seaford Maternal and Child Health
Map and Directions
41 Railway Parade
Seaford
Bookings and Information
Central booking: 9784 1756
Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm
For afterhours support call the 24hr MCH Line: 13 22 29
In an emergency, call 000
Locations
If you wish to attend a different MCH Centre, please call Central Booking to arrange
What to bring?
- A change of clothes for the child
- A comfort rug
- Bag for dirty nappy
- Child Health Record book
- Your child's own toy for them to use
Please note: Council has a policy of not allowing disposable nappies to be disposed of at the centre.
MCH App Available
Finding reliable information between your Maternal and Child Health (MCH) visits can be challenging for families. The Victorian Government’s new MCH App combines trustworthy information and time-saving features, into one simple digital tool.
Features include:
- ‘Nora’, the app’s digital assistant who can answer most common child health queries
- A library of information on popular health and development topics
- Click-to-call contacts
- Prompts for upcoming MCH consultations
- Regular updates and messages
This free app can be personalised and is available for all Apple and Android smartphones. Download from your App Store or visit the website below:
Services available
Consultations
- Centre consultations
- Growth and development assessment
- Home visiting
- Breastfeeding support
- Sleeping & Settling Support
Family Support
- Group programs
- Guidance and advice on nutrition and parenting
- Information on local community resources, services and agencies
- First-Time Parent Groups
- Parent Education Sessions
Health Advice
- Child and women's health issues
- Vision screening
- Referrals for hearing tests are available
- Immunisation
- Referral to appropriate professionals
Health Promotion
- Behaviour and development
- Child and family nutrition and dental health
- Home safety and accident prevention